The much-awaited Wills India fashion week was held in the month of October in New Delhi. Bling was in and colors ran riot all through the event. It was one of the premier fashion weeks in India, which had plenty of Indian designers showcasing their creations. The designers intended to shake off the depression created by global economics through their fresh and innovative creations.
Ranna Gill, who was one of 7 designers at the event asserted that “I think you should use more bling when the situation is grim to cheer you up.” She was there to showcase the vibrant spring-summer collections on the first day of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. Her nirvana-inspired line included pant suits, knitted skirts, and free-flowing kaftans. Her ensembles boasted of geometrical prints in shades such as browns, purple, turquoise, and green. The outfits looked stunning when they were teamed with bold and chunky crystal neckpieces.
In the beautiful ‘Ambrosia’ collection by Siddhartha Tytler no one could spot a trace of gloom. All his ensembles were bright and had embroidered sheeting in rich blue, orange, silver, and golden. His short dresses with prints of Japanese comic characters were also very attention grabbing. Earlier this designer had stated the fashion industry of India would be withstanding the worst of the financial meltdown because international buyers were not taking many orders.
A fresh designer who made his debut at the WIFW was Amrish Kumar, the son of couture queen Ritu Kumar. The traditional ‘Maasai’ tribes of East Africa inspired his collection. Just like his designer mother, he made an abundant use of prints, which he used innovatively on short frocks and slacks.
Another designer who displayed her collection was Sanchita who made quite a name for herself with her understated collection. Her outfits showed off metallic embellishments, which were inspired from Charles Rennie Mackintosh, an architect-designer and also by the works of Jean Vendome, a famous artist. On the other hand, Surily Goel’s collection, which featured layered, one-shoulder dresses in shades such as rose pink and olive green was definitely inspired from the traditional outfits of ancient Greece. The audience who dazzled at the show wanted to take a break from watching usual Indian wear like saris, lehengas, salwar kameez, or traditional Indian bridal outfits. This show was fun and featured a lot of creativity.
The Indian capital surely grabbed the limelight for showcasing the unusual, cheerful, and stylish spring and summer collections.
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